Forklift Operator | Starting at $19.00/Hour

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Operator – Starting at $19.00/Hour

South Brunswick, NJ | Starting at $19.00/hour
Regular Schedule: Monday–Friday | 10:30am - 7:00pm.
Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Put Your Forklift Experience to Work at CDS

CDS is hiring an experienced Forklift Operator to join our South Brunswick warehouse team.

If you have forklift experience, take pride in working safely, and are looking for a consistent schedule with a growing team, we want to hear from you.

You'll play an important role in keeping our warehouse moving—loading and unloading product, picking orders, moving inventory, and making sure products get where they need to go safely and accurately.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, Walkie-Riders, Hi-Los, and pallet jacks

• Load and unload products safely and accurately

• Move, stack, and stage products throughout the warehouse

• Pick and prepare orders for shipment

• Use RF scanners to track and move inventory

• Receive product and verify quantities

• Inspect products and pallets and report damage

• Complete required equipment inspections

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

• Assist with training new team members as needed

• Follow company safety procedures and warehouse standards

• Work overtime, including occasional weekends, when business needs require

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3–6 months of forklift operating experience

• At least 3–6 months of warehouse experience

• Experience operating one or more of the following: sit-down forklift, stand-up forklift, Walkie-Rider, Hi-Lo, or Cherry Picker

• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and maintain required certification

• Dependable attendance and punctuality

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Strong attention to safety and accuracy

• RF scanner experience preferred

• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

This is an active warehouse position. Employees must be able to:

• Sit or stand for extended periods

• Walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and twist as required

• Repeatedly lift, move, and handle cases weighing up to 50 pounds

• Safely perform the physical tasks associated with warehouse and forklift operations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join CDS?

We want our employees to have the opportunity to build their skills and grow with us. Eligible employees may receive:

• Starting pay of $19.00 per hour

• Regular Monday–Friday schedule

• Paid time off

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee referral program

• Performance incentives

• Training and professional-development opportunities

Ready to Get Moving?

Bring your forklift experience to a team that values safety, reliability, and getting the job done right.

Apply today to join the CDS South Brunswick team!

Mon - Fri (10:30am-7:00pm)